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JAMES C. WELLING, LL.D., 

PRESIDENT. 

EDWAKD T. FKISTOE, A. M.. LL.D., 

PROFESSOR OF GENERAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, AND DEAN OF THE 

FACULTY. 

The Key. A. J. HUNTINGTON, D. D., 

PROFESSOR OF MENTAL AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY. 

The Eey. SAMUEL M. SHUTE, D. D., 

PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE.. 

J. HOWAKD GOEE, B. S., 

PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS AND GEODESY. 

ANTHONY H. JANUS, 

PROFESSOR OF FRENCH AND GERMAN LANGUAGES^ 

SIMON NEWCOMB, S. D., LL.D., 

PROFESSOR OF ASTRONOMY. 



PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS. 

HENEY W. BLAIE, C. E., 

PROFESSOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING. 



LESTEE F. WAED, A. M., 

PROFESSOR OF BOTANY. 

THEODOEE N. GILL, M. D., Ph. D., 

PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGY. 

T. C. CHAMBEELAIN, A. M., 

PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY. 

OTIS T. MASON, A. M., Ph. D., 

PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY. 
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WILLIAM M. POINDEXTER, 

PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE. 

CLEVELAND ABBE, A. M., 

PROFESSOR OF METEOROLOGY. 

FEANK WALDO, 

INSTRUCTOR IN PRACTICAL AND MATHEMATICAL METEOROLOGY. 

EDWAED M. SCHAEFFEE, M. D., 

INSTRUCTOR IN MICROSCOPY. 

WILLIAM S. YEATES, A. M., 

INSTRUCTOR IN DETERMINATIVE MINERALOGY. 

W. p. LAWVEE, M. D., 

INSTRUCTOR IN METALLURGY AND ASSAYING. 

HOWAED L. HODGKINS, A. M., 

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS. 

HAEEY KING, 

PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL DRAWING. 

DANIEL K. SHUTE, A. M., M. D., 

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR IN MICROSCOPY. 



CORCORAN SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS. 



A School of Science and Arts has been established by the Trustees 
and Overseers of the Columbian University, as a part of their Uni- 
versity system of education. 

In respect for his exalted character and in grateful recollection of 
his many benefactions to the University, the School will be called 
by the name of W. W. Corcoran. 

The exercises of the School will open on the first Wednesday in 
October, 1884, in the new University Building, southeast corner of 
Fifteenth and H streets, which has been constructed with special 
reference to the wants of the department, as well as with ample lect- 
ure halls and recitation rooms for the accommodation of the College 
and Law School of the University. 

Provision will be made in the Corcoran School of Science and. 
Arts for general and for special courses of study. 

The General Courses will embrace schemes of studies in Literature,. 
Science and Arts, leading collectively to the degree of Bachelor of 
Science, of Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mining Engineer, 
&c., according to the scope and quality of the studies prescribed, 
for each degree. 

Under the head of Special Courses of Study, whether considered 
with reference to single studies or to arts embracing with specific 
studies a certain component part of the General Course, provision 
will be made, as opportunity may arise, for instruction in 
Practical Astronomy, 
Geodesy, 

Electrical Engineering, 
Architecture, 

Analytical Chemistry in all its branches. 
Metallurgy, 
Assaying, 

Drawing in all its branches. 
&c., &c. 



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In pursuit of this plan, instruction will be offered by the Corcoran 
School of Science and Arts in the following branches : 



The English Language and Literature, embracing Rhetoric, Logic, 
History, &c. 

II. 

The French and German Languages, to be studied with special 
reference to speaking them and reading them at sight. 

III. 

Mathematics, embracing Algebra, Geometry, Analytical Geom- 
etry, Shades, Shadows and Perspective, Descriptive Geometry, Dif- 
ferential and Integral Calculus. 

IV. 

Physics, embracing Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics, Hydro- 
Dynamics, Electricity, Electrical Engineering, Magnetism, Light, 
Heat, Acoustics, &c. 

V. 

Chemistry, embracing Chemical Physics, General Chemistry, 
Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Assaying, Metallurgy, 
&c. 

VI. 

Civil Engineering, embracing Construction of Roads, Canals, 
Bridges, Geodetic Surveying, Surveys of Harbors, Rivers, Water 
Supplies, Sewerage, Drainage, Strength of Materials, &c., &c. 

VII. 4 

Mining Engineering, embracing specific studies with component 
parts of foregoing studies. 

VIII. 

Astronomy, Theoretical and Practical, embracing Lectures on 
History, Methods and Results. 

IX. 

Geology in all its branches, including Physical Geography and 
Mineralogy. 



Biology, including Botany, Zoology, Physiology and Anthro- 
pology. 

XI. 

Architecture, Ancient and Modern, its History and Methods, 
Drawing, &c. 

XII. 

Philosophy, embracing Mental and Moral Philosophy, Political 
Economy, Constitutional and International Law. 

Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates of Proficiency, according to 

the scope and quality of the studies pursued, will be awarded in the 

foregoing branches to students passing a satisfactory examination 

in the number of studies prescribed respectively for such Degrees, 

'Diplomas or Certificates. 

To accommodate students engaged in the Executive Departments, 
or in other office work, the exercises of the School will be held in 
the evening, between 6 and lo o'clock. 



SYNOPSIS OF THE GENERAL COURSE OF STUDY FOR THK 
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE. 

First Year, 
first term. second term. 

Algebra completed. Plane and Spherical Trigonometry.. 

Geometry completed. Surveying and Mensuration. 

French. French. 

German. German. 

Rhetoric. English Literature. 

English Language. Mechanical Drawing. 

Mechanical Drawing. Chemistry, Inorganic (Lectures). 
Chemistry, Inorganic (Lectures). i^ 

Second Year, 
first term. second term. 



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Analytical Geometry. Descriptive Geometry, Shades, Shad- 
Physics (Lectm-es). ows, and Perspective. 

Descriptive Astronomy. Physics (Lectures). 

French. History of Astronomy. 

German. French. 

English Literature. German. 

Mineralogy. Zoology. 

Zoology (Human Anatomy and Meteorology. 
Physiology.) 



Chemistry, Organic (Lectures). /'^.^^^/^i^'y*''''^ 

Third Year. ' 

first term. second term. 

Differential Calculus. Integral Calculus. 

Mechanics. Mechanics. 

Logic. History. 

French and German. French and German. 

Geology. Geology. 

Meteorology. Meteorology. 

Mineralogy. Mineralogy. 
Topographical Drawing. 

Fourth Year, 
first term. second term. 

General Astronomy, General Astronomy. 

Mental and Moral Philosophy. Mental and Moral Philosophy. 

Constitutional History. International Law. 

Anthropology. Advanced French and German. 

Advanced French and German. Industrial Chemistry (Lectures). 
Industrial Chemistry (Lectures). 



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In addition to the foregoing General Course for the degree of 
Bachelor of Science, separate courses will be arranged in Chemistry, 
Physics, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engi- 
neering, Metallurgy, and Architecture, which will embrace thorough 
technical instruction in these branches, while including certain related 
portions of the General Course, and students completing any one 
of these courses will receive the corresponding degree. 

A conspectus of studies, with the recitation hours or lecture hours 
appointed for each study during the first term of the year, 1 884-' 85, 
will be announced at the opening of the School in October. 

EEQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION. 

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineer, 
or other full degree of the School, must have a good knowledge of 
Arithmetic in all its branches, of Geography as taught in the best 
schools, English Grammar, Orthography and Composition, Algebra 
through Quadratic Equations, and Geometry, through Plane Geom- 
etry. 

In the case of students aiming to secure special proficiency in 
some single branch of Technology, the requirements for admission 
will be less comprehensive, but no student will be admitted without 
-a competent knowledge of the English studies above mentioned. 

GRADUATE STUDIES. 

If a sufficient number of students shall apply for instruction in 
advanced studies, leading to the degree of Master of Science or 
Doctor of Science, arrangements will be made for them, as well as 
for graduate practice and original research in the laboratories. 

ANNUAL TUITION FEES. 

Eor the full course of studies (not including Laboratory Courses) pre- 
scribed for any one year, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, 

Civil Engineer, &c 890 00 

For single courses of study in English Language and Literature 30 00 

Mathematics 30 00 

Modern Languages 30 00 

Mental and Moral Science 30 00 

Oeneral Chemistry 30 00 

General Physics 30 00 



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The studies in the Chemical Laboratory will embrace three courses : 

I, — Qualitative Analysis, embracing a well-arranged course of Chemical 
Manipulations, and a systematic course of analysis,"extending 

through one year $100 00 

For Chemicals used... 25 00 

Deposit (returnable) for apparatus injured 25 00 

II. — Quantitative Analysis, embracing Volumetric Analysis and other 

syjecial methods, extending through one year 100 00 

For Chemicals used 25 00 

Deposit (returnable) for apparatus injured 25 00 

III. — Assaying of Ores and Bullion 40 00 

For Materials used 20 00 

Students wishing to take a short course of one term in Chemical 

Manipulation, will be charged 30 00 

For Chemicals used 10 00 

Deposit (returnable)..... 10 00 

For special laboratory work in connection with Physics, an ad- 
ditional charge will be made of 50 00 

For special technical instruction in Electrical Engineering, 
Microscopy, Blowpipe Analysis, Architecture, Meteorology, Draw- 
ing, &c., the tuition fees will be announced at the opening of the 
term, and will be determined, in part, by the number of students. 
All fees for full courses, or for courses in Analytical Chemistry 
and Assaying, are payable in monthly instalments, in advance. 
Fees for single or for special studies are payable in advance in half- 
yearly instalments. 

For additional information application may be made to 

Prof. E. T. FRISTOE, 

Dean of the Faculty, 
Residence 1434 N Street N. W. 

N. B. — Students who wish to pursue Greek and Latin studies in 
connection with the other studies prescribed in the College Course 
for the degree of Bachelor of Letters, Bachelor of Arts, or Master 
of Arts, can do so on reporting their names to the President of the 
Faculty. Classes will be formed in these departments by the Rev. 
A. J. Huntington, D. D., Professor of Greek in the Columbian 
College, and A. P. Montague, A. M., Professor of Latin in the 
Columbian College, if a sufficient number of students shall apply 
for such instruction. 



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SCSDEMIC DEPSRTMENT, 



The exercises of The Columbian College will begin September 
lo, 1884, at 9 o'clock A. M., in the new University Building, corner 
of Fifteenth and H streets N. W. 

FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION, 



JAMES C. WELLING, LL.D., 

PRESIDENT, 
AND PROFESSOR OF MORAL AXD MENTAL PHILOSOPHY, AND LECTURER ON 

HISTORY. 

The Eev. A. J. HUNTINGTON, D. D., 

PROFESSOR OF THE GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. 

The Eev. SAMUEL M. .SHUTE, D. D., 

PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE, AND INSTRUCTOR IN 

ANGLO-SAXON. 

E. T. FEISTOE, A. M., LL.D., 

PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND NATURAL HISTORY. 

ANTHONY H. JANUS, 

PROFESSOR OF THE FRENCH AND THE GERMAN LANGUAGES. 

ANDEEW P. MONTAGUE, A. M., 

PROFESSOR OF THE LATIN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. 

J. H. GOEE, B. S., 

PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS. 

The exercises of the Preparatory School of the Columbian 
College will begin September 10, 1884, at 9 o'clock A. M., in the 
new building, 1335 H street N. W., with a full corps of instructors. 
After September i, officers will be at the building daily, to consult 
with parents and pupils. 

For further information in regard to these departments, address 
JAMES C. WELLING, LL.D., President. 



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